Military Pay Raise, Better Health Care and Support for Troops: President Signs Defense Bill Supported by Nye
Washington, DC – As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, Congressman Glenn Nye (VA-02) worked hard to pass a 2010 Defense Authorization bill including strong support for military personnel and families. On Wednesday afternoon, Nye was at the White House when President Obama signed that bill into law.
“I’m proud that we were able to give our troops a much-deserved pay increase and to expand support for military families back home,” said Congressman Glenn Nye. “This is a bipartisan bill that will fund our forces in harm’s way and ensure that they have the tools they need to complete their missions and come home safely.”
Congressman Nye is a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the House Veterans Affairs Committee. Before entering Congress, Nye volunteered to work overseas with the State Department alongside American troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.